Adults 18+ • Not an emergency service—call 911 or 988 in a crisis • By appointment only • Statewide telehealth (WY) • Colorado telehealth tail for WY matters
No online forms or uploads
Call (307) 315-8655
Independent evaluations and case-focused opinions
Records and discovery review
Written reports suitable for litigation
Expert testimony as appropriate
HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2: If any health or substance use information is shared through counsel, we treat it as protected: we apply HIPAA-grade safeguards (access controls and encryption in transit/at rest), use only the minimum necessary, and do not redisclose without the client’s written consent or a valid court order. All permitted disclosures carry the required Part 2 “prohibition on redisclosure” notice.
Conflicts checks on inquiry
Separate written engagement and retainer for expert work
Authorizations documented via ROI
Discovery requested directly from counsel/courts as needed
Timelines are coordinated; no outcome guarantees
Disclosures include Part 2 redisclosure warning when applicable
Relationships
Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Legal Advice
No legal advice is provided to clients.
No Guarantees
No guarantees about case outcomes.
Call (307) 315-8655
Damon J. Laird, MSW, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wyoming and
Colorado (WY LCSW #667; CO LCSW #1496)
Contact:
Phone: 307-315-8655
Fax: 307-333-0451
Email: damonlaird@gmail.com (administrative email only—do not send protected health information (PHI))
NPI:
1871745281
HIPAA NPP
42 CFR Part 2 Patient Notice
Legal & Notices
Client Rights & Privacy
ASI (Addiction Severity Index) evaluation
© OpenGate Counseling & Consulting • Damon J. Laird, MSW, LCSW • 536 S. Center St.,
Casper, WY 82601 • Phone (307) 315-8655 • Fax (307) 333-0451
Privacy Policy
Website Terms
The website collects no health information and has no online forms. Email is
administrative only—do not send PHI.
Colorado telehealth is available for Wyoming matters only; not valid for Colorado DMV Level I/II credit.
Good Faith Estimate rights are available to uninsured/self-pay clients under the No Surprises Act. To request a GFE, call 307-315-8655 or email damonlaird@gmail.com (administrative only; do not include health details). Fee-for-service practice; payment at time of service per office policy. Missed/late cancellations (under 24 hours) and no-shows may be charged per policy. Completion of services does not guarantee a specific court or WYDOT outcome. Effective date for posted notices: August 26, 2025 (Mountain Time). Privacy contact: Damon J. Laird, MSW, LCSW.